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Best of Both Worlds: Digital Hybrid and Variable Data Printing
Combining digital and analog garment printing techniques opens up a plethora of possibilities.
By Michelle Moxley
Digital hybrid printing is a union between analog screen printing and digital direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, two of the most common embellishment technologies in use today. Essentially, a hybrid line consists of an automatic screen-printing press with a CMYK digital printer located on one of the print stations, with the ability to combine screen- and inkjet-printed graphics on each garment.
DTG and screen printing each have their own unique strengths. DTG is capable of printing short-run quantities with minimal make ready, while screen printing offers rapid print speed with price-competitive consumables that make it the ideal choice for high-volume production. Additionally, with screen printing, any ink color and almost any fabric including polyester can be printed easily, and an unlimited range of special effects can be achieved.
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Polish version of this article was published in July-August 2019 issue of "Świat DRUKU" (The World of Printing).
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